In trying to get my life organised, I keep coming across things like this. It would be a gross understatement to say that boxing has had a seminal impact on my life, I could point out several personal qualities of mine that were nurtured inside of the ropes. I think the most important thing boxing ever taught me was that no matter what fronts you put up for the world, eventually you will find yourself in a place with no hiding places, where you will be forced to face all of your shortcomings. Unlike other athletes, a boxer can’t hide behind his teammates or his physique, he can’t call a timeout, or jog back to the other side of the court when he doesn’t feel like running on a fastbreak.

The moment you decide to chill is the same moment you get hurt. Everyone has flaws in the ring, the key is play to your strengths and to your opponent’s flaws, if he’s strong, be fast, if he’s tall, get inside.

It’s called the sweet science because every decision needs to be calculated, tested, and confirmed like a good hypothesis.
It’s called the sweet science, because nothing is more gratifying than hitting and not being hit.